Htoo

A boy's name of Burmese origin with 38 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Htoo is a boy's baby name of Burmese origin, from the Burmese language of Myanmar. In Burmese, htoo can mean 'blessed,' 'holy,' or 'excellent' — and is used as both a standalone name and as a component of compound Burmese names. It is a name associated with good fortune and spiritual favor.

Htoo is used among Burmese and Karen communities both in Myanmar and in diaspora communities in the United States, carrying the quiet, auspicious energy of its Burmese meaning.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Htoo belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the Burmese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Burmese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Htoo’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2008

2014

Peak

10 births

2008

First recorded

13 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Htoo has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

First appeared: 2008Peak: 2014 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Htoo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12779	▼
2010s	28	#10539	▲
2000s	5	#13269	—

The Story of Htoo

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2014, Htoo is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Htoo are most likely born between 2008 and 2020.

How rare is Htoo?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Htoo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 28 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 2008–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Htoo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	5	#12779	-2 (-28.6%)
2016	7	#10055	-3 (-30.0%)
2014	10	#7767	+4 (66.7%)
2012	6	#11311	+1 (20.0%)
2011	5	#13022	0
2008	5	#13269	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Htoo a boy's or girl's name?

Htoo is primarily a boy's name.

When was Htoo most popular?

Htoo reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Htoo?

Htoo is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 2008. Its peak was in 2014.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2020